PARIS – Last week’s Christian Women United meeting and luncheon has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 22, at the First Congregational Church on East Main Street.

The luncheon will be served at 11:30 a.m.

The speaker will be Pastor Frank Jewett of the Oxford Advent Christian Church in Oxford. Pam and Kari Reed will provide music.

Those who have not been contacted but who would like a reservation may phone Pearl Anderson at 743-5724.

Bird classes

WEST PARIS – The West Paris Library is inviting children to learn about caring for birds in “Let’s Feed the Birds at West Paris Library” from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, at the library on Main Street. Boys and girls will be invited to participate in a discussion of the common birds found in the area in the winter, their particular characteristics and their habits.

Choice of feeders and food for the various species will be on the agenda and a hands-on project making a special peanut butter-based treat for the birds will be included.

There will also be another related craft for anyone allergic to peanut butter.

Parents must come by with the child to report any such allergy.

Coaches needed

PARIS – The town is seeking baseball and softball coaches for the 2005 season. Applications are available at the town office. Deadline is Monday, Feb. 28.

Library programs

NORWAY – Norway Memorial Library will offer programs for kids this week.

Today from 1 to 2 p.m children and parents may design a book or CD cover as part of a computer tutorial. Space is limited program and registration is required.

On Wednesday, Feb. 23, (snow date is Feb. 25) from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Cheryl Johnson will present Exploring Styles of Art.

This program is for ages 9 to 12.

Children will get a brief overview of different art styles and an opportunity to create their own art.

Registration is required by calling 743-5308.

All programs are free and open to the public.

Creative economy

PARIS – Creative Connection, an ongoing forum for people interested in developing the creative economy in Oxford Hills, will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, at the Western Maine University and Community College Center on Route 26.

Maggi Blue of Warren, owner of Magpie Creative, a graphic design and marketing firm, and one of the key organizers of Midcoast Magnet, will be the speaker.

Midcoast Magnet was born in the summer of 2004 when a group of young professionals and political leaders came together to work toward the goal of developing and promoting the creative economy of the midcoast region.

Refreshments will be served. Artists, business owners, educators and anyone interested in the creative and economic future of the Oxford Hills are encouraged to attend. Creative Connections is co-hosted by Norway Downtown Revitalization and the Growth Council of Oxford Hills.

For information, phone Anne Campbell at 739-2215 or Barb Olson at 743-8830.

Book discussion

WEST PARIS – A discussion in the One Book One Community program will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, at the West Paris Public Library.

This project is an effort to build a greater sense of community through the shared experience of reading and sharing.

The book, “Ernie’s Ark,” is a collection of interconnected short stories by Maine author Monica Wood.

It is available at the West Paris library for $4.

A series of programs and discussions have been set up throughout the area. Jeanette Baldridge will be the discussion leader.

For information phone the West Paris library at 674-2004. Library hours are from 1:30 to 6 p.m. Monday and Fridays and from 1:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays.

Talk on Thoreau

HEBRON – Peter Coviello will talk about the life and legacy of American author Henry David Thoreau at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 3, at the Hupper Library on the Hebron Academy campus.

This event is part of the Oxford Hills One Book, One Community program and was inspired by the story “Take Care Good Boy,” which is included in “Ernie’s Ark,” the work selected for the Oxford Hills community reading project.

Coviello, whose special interest is in 19th century American literature, is a teacher at Bowdoin College’s English Department.

He also serves as chairman of Bowdoin’s program in gay and lesbian studies.

He holds degrees from Northwestern and Cornell universities, and is the author of “Intimacy in America: Dreams of Affiliation in Antebellum Literature,” which will be released in April.

The program is free and open to the public.

The snow date is March 4 at the same time and place. For information phone 743-530